PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Cruise has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cruise
vs
Rage

187 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Cruise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruise misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruise steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rage. That one must have hurt.
Cruise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruise misses with a two punch combination.
Cruise pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cruise has Rage up against the cage in a clinch.

Cruise breaks from the clinch.
Rage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Cruise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruise scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick from Cruise.
Cruise throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruise misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage looks to clinch
and Cruise counters with a three punch combo that has Rage backing up. Rage nods at Cruise to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise misses with the body kick
and Rage counters with a head kick.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rage tries to clinch up.

Rage tries to keep at a distance but Cruise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruise walks away with a smile on his face. Rage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christian Cruise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Rage.
Rage throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Christian Cruise has been cut.
Cruise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Cruise moves out of range easily.
Cruise throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses.
Rage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruise to score with a decent uppercut.
Rage avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruise looks to land a combination but Rage avoids it well.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruise defends it nicely.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick from Cruise.
Rage shoots in and drives through. Cruise sprawls well.
Cruise throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Cruise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rage looks gassed!
Cruise misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rage clinches but Cruise breaks the clinch

and Cruise counters by clinching up.
Rage keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruise is trying to break the clinch but Rage is controlling him.
Rage keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruise smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Cruise holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Rage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cruise.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruise looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruise lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rage at a distance.
Cruise gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruise misses with a two punch combination.
Cruise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruise lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruise.

It looks like Jamie Rage has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage checks a leg kick.
Cruise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruise tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruise scores with a push kick.
No joy there for Cruise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruise lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruise.
Cruise misses with the combination.
Christian Cruise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Cruise dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cruise pushes Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Rage has Cruise pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruise manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rage has Cruise pressed against the cage, preventing Cruise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruise is trying to break the clinch but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Cruise is looking to break free of the clinch but Rage has double underhooks.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Cruise breaks the clinch.
Rage swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Cruise counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruise.
Cruise has had enough of the clinch but Rage keeps him there for the moment.
Cruise looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Rage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christian Cruise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Rage.
Cruise is trying to break free.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Cruise is trying to force a seperation but Rage has the dominant position.

Cruise breaks the clinch.
Christian Cruise is winning the standup battle so far.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses.
Rage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cruise is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rage.

Cruise forces Rage back against the cage and clinches.
Rage trying to control the position but instead, Cruise has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rage into the cage.
Rage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cruise is trying to break the clinch but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Cruise scores with a shot to the side of Rage's head.
Cruise tries to break free but Rage pushes him back against the cage.
Cruise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Cruise is trying to break free.
Rage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruise's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Cruise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rage keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rage keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruise can't break the clinch.
Cruise wants to get back to striking at distance but Rage won't allow it.
Cruise is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruise scores with a shoulder strike.
Rage prevents Cruise from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cruise.
Cruise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
Cruise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Cruise lands with a right to the head.
Cruise wants to break free but Rage has control.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruise fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cruise has Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Rage keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rage prevents Cruise from breaking the clinch.
Cruise tries to break free but Rage pushes him back against the cage.
Cruise working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cruise as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruise.
Still in the clinch, Cruise scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rage backwards.

Cruise breaks from the clinch.
Christian Cruise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruise throws a one two combo.
Cruise lands a jab-cross combination.
Rage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruise closes the distance and clinches.
Cruise has had enough of the clinch but Rage keeps him there for the moment.
Rage keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruise gets underhooks to prevent Rage's takedown attempt.
Cruise is trying to break free.
Cruise can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Cruise.
Cruise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rage backwards.

Cruise breaks the clinch.

Cruise has managed to clinch.
Cruise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rage has Cruise pressed against the cage, preventing Cruise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cruise creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruise has had enough of the clinch but Rage keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Cruise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruise lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Cruise dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cruise throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Rage tries to clinch
and Cruise counters with a left and a right that stings Rage.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Cruise.
Rage clinches but Cruise breaks the clinch
and Cruise counters with a two punch combo.
Cruise throws a sloppy head kick

and Rage moves into the clinch.
Rage has Cruise pressed against the cage, preventing Cruise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruise prevents Rage from breaking the clinch.
Rage is trying to break the clinch but Cruise is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Cruise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruise just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Rage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruise preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Cruise would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rage trying to keep a closed guard but Cruise is proving a slippery customer.
Cruise trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rage's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Cruise stands up and waves to Rage to follow him.
Cruise is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruise tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruise closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cruise tries a head kick but it misses.

Cruise clinches up with Rage and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cruise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up with Cruise, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes Cruise against the cage but Cruise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christian Cruise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruise circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruise throws a one two combo.
Cruise is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cruise misses with the combination.
Cruise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruise wants to land a leg kick but Rage is out of range.

Cruise clinches.
Cruise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruise prevents the takedown attempt.
Christian Cruise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Rage.
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Cruise is trying to break free.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruise has had enough of the clinch but Rage keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruise.
Cruise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruise wants to break free but Rage has control.

Cruise manages to break the clinch.
Cruise throws a wild body kick that Rage sees coming a mile off.

Cruise pushes Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruise tries to circle away but Rage has him pinned against the cage.
Rage has Cruise pressed against the cage, preventing Cruise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rage keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruise is trying to break free.
Rage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruise is keeping busy.
Cruise stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamie Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Cruise showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruise has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Cruise!